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Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

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Traders' body seeks limited LPG supply to prevent shutdown of hotels in MP

The traders' body warned that if the supply is not restored within days, the entire hospitality sector in the state capital could face closure

Traders' body seeks limited LPG supply to prevent shutdown of hotels in MP
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 12:43 PM IST

PM Modi unveils projects worth ₹23,550 cr in Assam's Silchar ahead of polls

The PM took part in the 'bhoomi poojan' for the ₹22,864-crore access-controlled expressway between Silchar in Cachar district and Shillong in Meghalaya

PM Modi unveils projects worth ₹23,550 cr in Assam's Silchar ahead of polls
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain sworn in as Bihar governor in Patna

Hasnain replaced Arif Mohammed Khan as the governor

Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain sworn in as Bihar governor in Patna
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 12:28 PM IST

Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk's detention after almost six months

Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) on the orders of the district magistrate

Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk's detention after almost six months
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 12:20 PM IST

JSW Steel to develop coking coal mine in Mozambique for long-term supply

Located in the Moatize coal basin of the Tete Province, Minas de RevuboA has 850 million tonne (MT) of reserves, and the potential to yield 250 MT of usable coking coal

JSW Steel to develop coking coal mine in Mozambique for long-term supply
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 12:06 PM IST

LPG crisis sparks migrant worker exodus from Kerala ahead of Ramzan, polls

Restaurant and hotel operators are trying to retain their staff from other states, fearing that if migrant workers leave now, they may not return until after the election

LPG crisis sparks migrant worker exodus from Kerala ahead of Ramzan, polls
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

Tree cover in Indian Himalayan region shrank by 2.2% in two years: Govt

Kirti Vardhan Singh said that according to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, the tree cover in the region fell from 15,427.11 sq km in 2021 to 15,075.5 sq km in 2023

Tree cover in Indian Himalayan region shrank by 2.2% in two years: Govt
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 11:27 AM IST

Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US strike

Last week, Sri Lanka said it had recovered 84 bodies of Iranian sailors after the US submarine attack sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena

Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US strike
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 11:10 AM IST

PM to address Brigade rally, launch ₹18,680 cr projects during Bengal visit

The rally, organised by the BJP, will mark the culmination of the party's statewide 'Parivartan Yatra' ahead of the 2026 assembly elections

PM to address Brigade rally, launch ₹18,680 cr projects during Bengal visit
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

'Will try our best': Iran on passage for India-flagged vessels via Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic narrow sea lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

'Will try our best': Iran on passage for India-flagged vessels via Hormuz
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 8:59 AM IST

Safdarjung hospital to start first online critical care follow-up clinic

The online follow-up clinic will be available via an e-Sanjivani OPD portal from 10 am to 11 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Safdarjung hospital to start first online critical care follow-up clinic
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

2 IPS officers in Uttarakhand oppose 'lower-rank central deputation' in HC

A division bench of Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Justice Subhash Upadhyay, hearing the petition, sought a response from the government on the matter

2 IPS officers in Uttarakhand oppose 'lower-rank central deputation' in HC
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 7:38 AM IST

Traffic curbs announced for Honey Singh's concert in Delhi today

Congestion is expected between 2 pm and 10 pm due to the arrival of audience for the concert scheduled at the stadium from 4 pm to 11 pm

Traffic curbs announced for Honey Singh's concert in Delhi today
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 7:27 AM IST

IDBI Bank strategic sale scrapped as financial bids below reserve price

Government's plan to sell a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank may be shelved after financial bids from potential buyers reportedly fell below the reserve price

IDBI Bank strategic sale scrapped as financial bids below reserve price
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

Air India, AI Express to operate 80 West Asia flights on Saturday

Air India and Air India Express plan 80 flights to and from West Asia on March 14, including scheduled services and special operations to the UAE and Saudi Arabia amid the regional conflict

Air India, AI Express to operate 80 West Asia flights on Saturday
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Bill defining 'transgender', proposing graded punishments introduced in LS

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill was introduced by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar

Bill defining 'transgender', proposing graded punishments introduced in LS
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

US, India moving close to finalising critical minerals deal: Sergio Gor

Gor also said that under President Donald Trump, the relationship between the two countries has the "potential to reach historic heights and deliver results on a scale we have never seen before"

US, India moving close to finalising critical minerals deal: Sergio Gor
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 9:49 PM IST

Two Indians killed, 10 injured in drone attack on Oman's industrial hub

Joint secretary (Gulf) in the Ministry of External Affairs Aseem Mahajan confirmed the killing of the two Indians in Oman at an inter-ministerial media briefing on the crisis in West Asia

Two Indians killed, 10 injured in drone attack on Oman's industrial hub
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 9:19 PM IST

India's urea imports from China hit 3-year high, Russia supplies also surge

Overall, urea imports from other countries were at 56.47 lakh tonne achieved in 2024-25

India's urea imports from China hit 3-year high, Russia supplies also surge
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 9:08 PM IST

IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic, international flights from Mar 14

The fuel charge will be Rs 1,800 for South East Asia and China, Africa and West Asia flights, and Rs 2,300 for Europe flights

IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic, international flights from Mar 14
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 8:40 PM IST